New Delhi's air turns hazardous days before Diwali as celebrations coincide with worsening winter air

Summary

New Delhi's air quality has turned hazardous days before Diwali, the festival of lights, when celebrations often involve fireworks. Al Jazeera reports this in a short video newsfeed item that gives no measured air quality figures. ABC News reports that across South Asia, especially in northern India, Diwali celebrations coincide with the return of hazardous winter air, raising concerns about how to celebrate safely, and its story offers advice on how to stay safer. Phys.org carries the same ABC News story.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   6 Nov 2026, 12:30 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that New Delhi's air quality has turned hazardous days before Diwali, when celebrations often involve fireworks.

2. ABC News

   7 Nov 2026, 03:05 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that across South Asia, especially in northern India, Diwali celebrations coincide with the return of hazardous winter air, raising concerns about how to celebrate safely, and offers advice on how to stay safer.

3. Phys.org

   7 Nov 2026, 11:40 UTCSource ↗

   Republishes the ABC News story reporting that Diwali celebrations coincide with worsening air across South Asia, especially in northern India, and offering advice on how to stay safer.